"In a way, to have Saif and Deepika was a secure bet. Deepika has grown as an actor and Saif is astounding on this genre. People like to see him this manner. After 'Love Aaj Kal', people love to see Saif and Deepika on screen, " producer Dinesh Vijan said.
The Homi Adajania-directed romantic comedy stars Saif, Deepika and debutante Diana Penty besides Dimple Kapadia and Boman Irani. The primary look of the film was released three days ago and it has already crossed one million views on You Tube.
"The response have been great. We considered releasing it on the web since the reach is wider and it then goes viral, " Vijan said. The promos of the film show Deepika, who plays Veronica, mouthing some bold dialogues.
"The film is for individuals aged between 12 and 50. It's about friendship, love, romance and has something for a wide variety of audience. This can be a love story. The designing of the 3 characters Gautam (Saif), Veronica (Deepika), Meera (Diana), the cool and contemporary look of the film and its music are its USP, " Dinesh said.
Releasing on July 13, 'Cocktail' is made under Saif's banner. When asked why the film is titled 'Cocktail', Dinesh said, "Its an English title but from an auto-driver to an individual staying in a pent house, the meaning of cocktail is same for everybody - mix.
We were earlier taking into account calling it 'Love Aaj Kal 2' however the only similarity is Saif, Deepika and Imtiaz (screenplay). Shall we have done that, as sequels help the prospects of a movie. But this film having all necessary ingredients demanded a title like 'Cocktail'."
